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Trump threatens to jail journalists who reported on pilot rescue from Iran

Trump said that reports that mentioned that only one of the two pilots had initially been rescued threatened the attempt to rescue the other by tipping off the Iranians

Trump threatens to jail journalists who reported on pilot rescue from Iran
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

Nasa's Artemis II crew heads back to Earth after record trip around Moon

At their nearest distance to the moon, the Artemis II's Lockheed Martin Corp.-built Orion capsule came within an estimated 4,067 miles of the lunar surface, according to calculations by Nasa

Nasa's Artemis II crew heads back to Earth after record trip around Moon
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:59 AM IST

Trump's threat on Iran energy infra could be considered war crime: Experts

Trump said Monday that he's 'not at all' concerned about committing war crimes as he continues to threaten destruction

Trump's threat on Iran energy infra could be considered war crime: Experts
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

North American oil in demand as world grasps for supplies amid Iran war

Oil grades from Texas and North Dakota to Alberta are surging as refiners compete with rivals in Asia and Europe for barrels after weeks of strangled shipments via the Strait of Hormuz

North American oil in demand as world grasps for supplies amid Iran war
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Venezuela's Rodríguez still in power beyond her initial 90-day appointment

The National Assembly, controlled by Rodriguez's party, can trigger a snap election if lawmakers declare the post permanently vacant

Venezuela's Rodríguez still in power beyond her initial 90-day appointment
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Iran shrugs off Trump's 'reckless threats', vows to continue offensive

Iranian spokesperson's response came after Trump said that Iran could be "taken out" in a single night, suggesting that such a move could come as early as Tuesday

Iran shrugs off Trump's 'reckless threats', vows to continue offensive
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

'May run for Venezuelan president', jokes Trump, claims strong popularity

In light-hearted remarks, Trump said he would poll higher than anybody ever has in Venezuela

'May run for Venezuelan president', jokes Trump, claims strong popularity
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

'Largest volume of strikes today': US Secy of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran

'Per the president's direction, today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one of this operation; tomorrow, even more than today,' Hegseth said

'Largest volume of strikes today': US Secy of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Rescue of US crew in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft, subterfuge: Trump

US forces rescued the pilot within hours of the jet going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuellers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location, Trump said

Rescue of US crew in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft, subterfuge: Trump
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

Trump threatens to decimate Iran in four hours as Tuesday deadline looms

He asked Iran to make a deal with the US and open the Hormuz Strait for free movement of oil by 8 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday

Trump threatens to decimate Iran in four hours as Tuesday deadline looms
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

Artemis II crew begins seven hour flyby of Moon, observes far-side parts

The crew is working in shifts as they make the necessary observations set by the Nasa's science team

Artemis II crew begins seven hour flyby of Moon, observes far-side parts
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:34 AM IST

Iran conflict left mark on Nato, rift began with Greenland: Trump

Trump's remarks came days ahead of Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Washington to meet the US President

Iran conflict left mark on Nato, rift began with Greenland: Trump
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

OpenAI urges grid, safety net spending to prepare for AI-driven changes

Many of the proposals are tied to social change driven by AI, which some fear could lead to widespread job losses

OpenAI urges grid, safety net spending to prepare for AI-driven changes
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Trump says US can 'take out' Iran in one night as Tuesday deadline nears

Trump earlier in the day reiterated that the deadline he has set for Iran to reach a deal remains final, warning of consequences if an agreement is not reached

Trump says US can 'take out' Iran in one night as Tuesday deadline nears
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

UAE's $3 billion loan recall adds strain to Pakistan's fragile economy

Pakistan managed to stabilize its economy in recent years with the help of loans from the International Monetary Fund and friendly donors like the UAE

UAE's $3 billion loan recall adds strain to Pakistan's fragile economy
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, no extension, says Trump

US President Donald Trump warns of consequences if Iran fails to meet Tuesday deadline, says proposal falls short as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, no extension, says Trump
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal, seeks permanent end to war: Report

Tehran said it does not accept a temporary ceasefire, instead stressing the "need for a permanent end to the war while respecting Iran's considerations"

Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal, seeks permanent end to war: Report
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Qatar LNG tankers turn back after failed attempt to pass through Hormuz

Transit through Hormuz would be a shot in the arm for Qatar, which supplied nearly a 5th of all LNG last year, even as the country's Ras Laffan export plant has been shut for over a month

Qatar LNG tankers turn back after failed attempt to pass through Hormuz
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Israel defence minister claims strike on Iran's South Pars petrochem plant

US President Donald Trump has warned of possible attacks on power plants and bridges this week if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened

Israel defence minister claims strike on Iran's South Pars petrochem plant
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Iran war: Hormuz traffic hits highest in weeks as more transits are agreed

Iranian vessels continue to dominate traffic, but on Sunday a tanker carrying Iraqi crude made its way through the strait, after Iran said it would grant an exemption to "brotherly Iraq"

Iran war: Hormuz traffic hits highest in weeks as more transits are agreed
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 4:35 PM IST